Dog parents are often shocked, and sometimes horrified, by the strange things their dogs eat. Veterinarians, on the other hand, aren’t so surprised. “To put it politely, many dogs are indiscriminate eaters,” says Dr. Jessica Vogelsang, a San Diego veterinarian and writer. “We see everything.” Here are some of the …

The old rules don’t always apply to adopted dogs, whose training, past behaviors and health histories may be a mystery. At last, here’s the one-stop guide that acknowledges their special needs and covers every detail of daily life.